What was erupting in the year...?
There were 60 confirmed eruptions at some point during 1965 from 56 different volcanoes; 34 of those were new eruptions that started during the year. A stop date with "(continuing)" indicates that the eruption was considered to be ongoing as of the date indicated. Data is reported through the last data update (19 September 2025). Information about more recent eruptions can be found in the Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report.
| Volcano | Country | Eruption Start Date | Eruption Stop Date | Eruption Type | Max VEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilauea | United States | 1965 Dec 24 | 1965 Dec 25 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Kavachi | Solomon Islands | 1965 Dec 11 | 1965 Dec 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sarychev Peak | Russia | 1965 Dec 9 | 1965 Dec 9 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Izu-Oshima | Japan | 1965 Nov 25 | 1966 Jun 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Tinakula | Solomon Islands | 1965 Nov 23 | 1966 Jun 11 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Izu-Torishima | Japan | 1965 Nov 13 | 1965 Dec 5 ± 4 days | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Sirung | Indonesia | 1965 Nov 2 | 1965 Nov 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Grenada | 1965 Oct 24 | 1965 Oct 24 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Indonesia | 1965 Oct 16 ± 15 days | 1965 Oct 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Masaya | Nicaragua | 1965 Oct 10 (?) | 1985 Apr 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Taal | Philippines | 1965 Sep 28 | 1965 Sep 30 | Explosive / Effusive | 4 |
| Gaua | Vanuatu | 1965 Sep 27 | 1965 Sep 30 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Rinjani | Indonesia | 1965 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | 0 | |
| Batur | Indonesia | 1965 Aug 18 | 1965 Dec 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ebeko | Russia | 1965 Aug 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1965 Aug 16 (?) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Klyuchevskoy | Russia | 1965 Aug 16 ± 15 days | 1966 Dec 26 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Suretamatai | Vanuatu | 1965 Aug 9 | 1966 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Karthala | Union of the Comoros | 1965 Jul 12 | 1965 Jul 12 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Lokon-Empung | Indonesia | 1965 Jul 10 | 1965 Jul 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Pacaya | Guatemala | 1965 Jul 4 | 1989 Mar 10 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Manam | Papua New Guinea | 1965 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1966 Jan 25 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Krakatau | Indonesia | 1965 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | Unknown | 1 | |
| Southern EPR at 17.5°S (Segment K) | Undersea Features | 1965 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | Unknown | 0 | |
| Tolbachik | Russia | 1965 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | 1 | |
| San Miguel | El Salvador | 1965 Jun 14 | Unknown | 2 | |
| Asamayama | Japan | 1965 May 23 | 1965 May 23 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Karymsky | Russia | 1965 May 15 ± 5 days | 1967 Feb 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Akan | Japan | 1965 May 15 ± 5 days | 1965 May 15 ± 5 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Sirung | Indonesia | 1965 May 7 | 1965 May 18 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Karangetang | Indonesia | 1965 Apr 5 ± 4 days | 1967 Jun 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Bezymianny | Russia | 1965 Mar 9 | 1970 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Kilauea | United States | 1965 Mar 5 | 1965 Mar 15 | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Tangkuban Parahu | Indonesia | 1965 Feb 16 ± 15 days | 1965 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Telica | Nicaragua | 1965 Jan 16 | 1965 Jan 28 | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Poas | Costa Rica | 1964 Dec 25 | 1965 Mar 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Piton de la Fournaise | France | 1964 Dec 21 | 1965 Feb 15 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Langila | Papua New Guinea | 1964 Dec 4 ± 4 days | 1966 Sep 23 ± 3 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Raoul Island | New Zealand | 1964 Nov 19 | 1965 Apr 25 (?) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Asosan | Japan | 1964 Oct 16 ± 15 days | 1966 Dec 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Southern EPR at 8°S | Undersea Features | 1964 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | 1969 Jul 2 (?) ± 182 days | Submarine | 0 |
| Bagana | Papua New Guinea | 1964 Apr 24 | 1965 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Ambrym | Vanuatu | 1964 Feb 16 (?) ± 15 days | 1966 Sep 16 (on or after) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Sangeang Api | Indonesia | 1964 Jan 29 | 1965 Dec 1 ± 30 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Paluweh | Indonesia | 1963 Dec 31 | 1966 Mar 16 | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Iceland | 1963 Nov 8 | 1967 Jun 5 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Lopevi | Vanuatu | 1963 Jul 7 | 1965 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Colima | Mexico | 1963 Jul 2 ± 182 days | 1970 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Irazu | Costa Rica | 1963 Mar 13 | 1965 Feb 13 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Rumble III | New Zealand | 1963 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 1966 Dec 16 (on or after) ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 0 |
| Izu-Oshima | Japan | 1962 Jan 16 ± 15 days | 1965 May 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 1 |
| Ol Doinyo Lengai | Tanzania | 1960 Mar 16 (on or before) ± 15 days | 1966 Nov 28 ± 30 days | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Lascar | Chile | 1959 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 1968 Jan 31 (on or after) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Suwanosejima | Japan | 1956 Nov 16 ± 15 days | 1984 May 16 ± 15 days | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Aira | Japan | 1955 Oct 13 | 2016 Aug 22 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Sangay | Ecuador | 1934 Aug 8 | 2011 Mar 2 | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Stromboli | Italy | 1934 Feb 2 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 2 |
| Dukono | Indonesia | 1933 Aug 13 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Nyiragongo | DR Congo | 1927 Mar 16 ± 15 days | 1977 Jan 10 | Lava Lake | 1 |
| Santa Maria | Guatemala | 1922 Jun 22 | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
| Yasur | Vanuatu | 1270 ± 110 years | 2025 Sep 19 (continuing) | Explosive / Effusive | 3 |
List of Questions
Global Volcanism Program, 2025. [Database] Volcanoes of the World (v. 5.3.3; 26 Nov 2025). Distributed by Smithsonian Institution, compiled by Venzke, E. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW5-2025.5.3
